[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10044-10045]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03807]


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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT


Notice of Renewal of Charter of the Global Development Council

AGENCY: United States Agency for International Development.

ACTION: Notice of Charter Renewal.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is 
hereby given of the renewal of the Charter of the President's Global 
Development Council.

Purpose of the Committee

    The President's Global Development Council brings together 
representatives of a variety of sectors, including, among others, 
institutions of higher education, non-profit and philanthropic 
organizations, civil society, and private industry to inform U.S. 
global development policy and programs and to support new and existing 
public-private partnerships to advance the global development policy 
agenda.
    The Charter is being renewed for two years effective from the date 
of filing on February 20, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jayne Thomisee, 202-712-5506

    Dated: February 19, 2015.
Christa White,
Committee Management Officer.

Charter of the President's Global Development Council

1. Committee's Official Designation

    President's Global Development Council (Council).

2. Authority

    Executive Order 13600 of February 9, 2012 provided the authority to 
establish the President's Global Development Council. The Council is 
established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA) as amended, 5.U.S.C. App.
    Executive Order 13652, Continuation of Certain Federal Advisory 
Committees, dated September 30, 2013, authorized the continuation of 
the Global Development Council until September 30, 2015.

3. Objectives and Scope of Activities

    To advise and support the President, through the National Security 
Staff/National Economic Council staff, in furtherance of the policy set 
forth in the Executive Order establishing the Global Development 
Council and the President's Policy Directive on Global Development.

4. Description of Duties

    To inform the policy and practice of U.S. global development policy 
and programs by providing advice to the President and other senior 
officials on issues including:
    (i) Innovative, scalable approaches to development with proven 
demonstrable impact, particularly on sustainable economic growth and 
good governance;
    (ii) Areas for enhanced collaboration between the Federal 
Government and public and private sectors to advance development 
policy;
    (iii) Best practices for and effectiveness of research and 
development in low and middle income economies; and
    (iv) Long-term solutions to issues central to strategic planning 
for U.S. development efforts.
    To support new and existing public-private partnerships by:
    (i) Identifying key areas for enhanced collaboration and any 
barriers to collaboration; and
    (ii) Recommending concrete efforts that the private and public 
sectors together can take to promote economic development priorities 
and initiatives; and
    (iii) Increase awareness and action in support of development by 
soliciting public input on current and emerging issues in the field of 
global development as well as bringing to the President's attention 
concerns and ideas that would inform policy options.

5. Agency or Official to Whom the Committee Reports

    The Council reports to the President through the National Security 
Staff and the National Economic Council.

6. Support

    Support to the Council is provided by staff of the Office of the 
Administrator at USAID.

7. Estimated Annual Operating Costs and Staff Years

    The annual operating costs in dollars and person-years for the 
Council and subcommittees thereof are estimated to be approximately 
$250,000 and one staff year respectively.

8. Designated Federal Officer

    The Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the Council is the 
Executive Director of the President's Global Development Council. The 
Chair, in coordination with the National Security Staff/National 
Economic Staff, shall convene and preside at meetings, determine the 
agendas, and direct the Council's work. The DFO will assist the Chair 
and the National Security Staff/National Economic Staff in calling all 
of the advisory committee meetings, preparing all meeting agendas, 
attending Council meetings, and adjourning meetings.

9. Estimated Number and Frequency of Meetings

    It is expected that the Council will hold approximately two public 
meetings annually. It's subcommittees and/or working groups, as and if 
requested by the Council, will meet as determined necessary.

10. Duration

    The need for this advisory committee is continuing; however, this 
charter is subject to renewal every two years.

11. Termination

    The Council shall terminate on September 30, 2015, two years after 
the date of Executive Order 136562 unless renewed by the President.

12. Membership and Designation

    The membership of the Council shall be as follows:
    (a) The Council shall be composed of the officials described in 
paragraph (b) of this section and not more than 12 individuals from 
outside the Federal Government appointed by the President. Appointed 
members of the Council may serve as representatives of a variety of 
sectors, including, among others, institutions of higher education, 
non-profit and philanthropic organizations, civil society, and private 
industry.

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    (b) The Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the 
Secretary of Defense, the USAID Administrator, the Chief Executive 
Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the United States 
Trade Representative, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas 
Private Investment Corporation shall serve as non-voting members of the 
Council and may designate, to perform the Council functions of the 
member, a senior-level official who is part of the member's department, 
agency, or office, and who is a full-time officer or employee of the 
Federal Government.

13. Subcommittees

    The Council, in coordination with USAID, may create subcommittees 
and/or working groups as necessary. These subcommittees/working groups 
shall report back to the Council and not directly to a federal officer 
or agency.

14. Recordkeeping

    The records of this Committee, all formally and informally 
established subcommittees/working groups shall be handled in accordance 
with General Records Schedule 26, Item 2, or other approved agency 
records disposition schedule. These records shall be available for 
public inspection and copying, subject to the Freedom of Information 
Act, 5 U.S.C. 552 and will be posted on the Council's Web site.

15. Filing Date

    February 20, 2015.

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